Kim Cannan : Associate Artist

Kim Cannan is a well-known instrumentalist and composer. Born in
Sydney, Kim began her classical guitar training at a music school
in Parramatta in 1977.

As a professional player, Kim had to expand her repertoire to
include several genres to facilitate her working career. She
released her first instrumental album Intrinsic in 2000.
Tracks were immediately broadcast nationally and globally.

Kim's career also involves music education, previously a tutor
and conductor at the Central Coast Conservatorium (1994-2012) and
the Central Coast Grammar School (1996-current).

In 2004 Kim was awarded the Frank Streather professional
development award for her work at the Central Coast
Conservatorium. She was then responsible for composing,
arranging, engineering and performing on her album
Lullaby. This album was produced for children and
includes original and well-known lullabies. As part of the award,
Kim developed 'Sonic Healing Environment' which is a series of
music workshops for wellbeing tailored to various community
groups.

Currently, Kim has released four original instrumental albums.
Her blend of stringed instruments both old and new with various
world cultures make these albums a delight to listen to. Tracks
from all CDs have been broadcast on various media including ABC
National Radio, BBC UK and UCB radio UK.

These works are also available digitally, and Kim has arranged
several for small ensembles.

Her passion for music to 'sooth the soul' has caused her to
combine music education with music based therapies and research.

Andy Sorenson, a prominant Australian producer and artist, said:
'Kim's music is organic!'